Los Potros Mexican Restaurant

201 Lee Ave, Chickamauga, GA 30707

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Los Potros Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“In-use utensils” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chickamauga restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 28, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed knife stored between the prep coolers during food service prep; all knife ware should be stored in a location to prevent contamination between uses; COS: pic moved the knife to a container until a magnet can be obtained for use

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED: CUT JALEPENO PEPPERS IN REACH IN COOLER KEPT PAST EXPIRE DATE (PREPPED 09/28) CODE: "A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen" COS: PIC DISCARDED

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED: CORNDOGS AND ICECREAM IN REACH IN FREEZER OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND UNCOVERED. CODE: "Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C)" COS: PIC PUT TIGHT FITTING LID ON CONTAINER OF CORNDOGS AND WAX PAPER COVERING OVER ICE CREAM.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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12D - washing fruits and vegetables (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN BITS IN DRAIN OF VEGETABLE SINK. CA: PIC HAD STAFF CLEAN AND SANITIZE SINK AND WILL RETRAIN ON EXCLUSIVE USE RULE FOR VEGETABLE SINK.

511-6-1.04(4)(g)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNAPPROVED PERSONAL DRINK IN KITCHEN AREA. CA: PIC DISCARDED AND WILL ONLY USE SINGLE SERVE CUP WITH LID AND STRAW.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE SITTING IN RICE. CA: PIC REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW SCOOP WITH HANDLE STUCK UP.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK BEING USED TO THAW FRUIT SLUSHI MIX. CA: PIC REMOVED MIX AND MOVED TO GENERAL PREP SING FOR THAWING UNDER WATER. PIC ALSO CLEANED AND SANITIZED HANDSINK BEFORE BEING USED AGAIN.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. CA: PIC HAD PLACED SIGN PREVIOUSLY, BUT IT DID NOT STAY UP. I SUPPLIED A STICKER SIGN THAT WILL STAY ATTACHED WHEN PLACED ON THE MIRROR.

511-6-1.07(3)(d)

Apr 23, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BOTTLE IN KITCHEN. CA: PIC DISCARDED

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. CA: PIC PLACED SUPPLIED SIGN ABOVE SINK.

511-6-1.07(3)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Potros Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Potros Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Potros Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Potros Mexican Restaurant.

How does Los Potros Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Chickamauga?

Los Potros Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Chickamauga average of 95.

Has Los Potros Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Potros Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Potros Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Los Potros Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Potros Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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